About CES Group Engineers, LLP
CES Group Engineers, LLP, a commercial entity based in Charlotte, North Carolina, experienced a data breach affecting 130 individuals, including one resident of Maine. The breach involved unauthorized access to an external system, potentially compromising personal identifiers such as names and driver’s license numbers. This breach was initially discovered on November 10, 2025, following suspicious activity noted on August 21, 2025.
What Happened
On August 21, 2025, CES identified suspicious activity in its network. CES immediately launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the activity and determined that an unauthorized actor potentially gained access to certain files within CES’s network from August 20, 2025 to August 21, 2025. Following the investigation, CES undertook a detailed review of all the files potentially impacted to determine what information was present in these files and to whom it related. CES completed this review on November 10, 2025.
The breach affected individuals whose names and driver’s license numbers were potentially accessed. The unauthorized access occurred on August 20, 2025.
Next Steps
Affected users should remain vigilant and monitor their account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity. CES has notified relevant state regulators and is actively working to enhance security measures to prevent future incidents. Users are encouraged to report any signs of identity theft or fraud to their financial institutions. CES is also implementing additional safeguards to secure its systems against future threats.
Identity Theft Protection Services
CES Group Engineers, LLP is offering a one-year subscription to CyEx’s credit monitoring and identity theft protection services at no cost to those impacted by the breach. This service includes comprehensive monitoring of credit activity and protection against potential identity theft. Impacted individuals are also provided with information on placing fraud alerts and security freezes on their credit files. Additionally, CES has shared resources on obtaining free credit reports and guidance on protecting against tax fraud.